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The Covenstead

3.5 star property
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Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Silver)
Smart speakers
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Naish House, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury, England, BA6 9EJ
  • St. Margaret's Chapel & Magdalene Almshouses
    1 min walk
  • Burns the Bread
    1 min walk
  • Castle Cary Station
    25 min drive
  • Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    54 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Hedgewitch)

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Hedgewitch)

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Hedgewitch)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Silver)

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Silver)

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Silver)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom, Park View (Herne's)

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom, Park View (Herne's)

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom, Park View (Herne's)

  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Arthur's Gate)

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Arthur's Gate)

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Arthur's Gate)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Gold)

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Gold)

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Gold)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Glastonbury

Located in Glastonbury, The Covenstead is a 5-minute walk from Glastonbury Abbey and 15 minutes by foot from Chalice Well. .This guesthouse is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Glastonbury Tor and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Clarks Village.
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What's nearby

  • Glastonbury Abbey - 5 min walk
  • Rural Life Museum - 8 min walk
  • Chalice Well - 15 min walk
  • Glastonbury Tor - 3 min drive
  • Clarks Village - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Castle Cary Station - 25 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bear Inn by Marston's Inns - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Heaphy's Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gourmet Burger Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fara - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Covenstead

Guesthouse with free breakfast, steps from Glastonbury Abbey
The Covenstead offers 5 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with smart speakers.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Glastonbury guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and smart speakers are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Free off-site parking within 984 ft

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Smart speaker

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Local maps

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Covenstead B&B Glastonbury
Covenstead B&B
Covenstead Glastonbury
Covenstead
The Covenstead Guesthouse
The Covenstead Glastonbury
The Covenstead Guesthouse Glastonbury

The Covenstead Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10 out of 10 for ALL the things: fastidious service, friendly staff, super cool-vibe, gorgeous rooms, best breakfast! You’ll never see a more intricately themed B&B…you get transported to another place and time of magic and pagan wildness! And I can’t leave out how fun it was to meet new interesting people every morning seated at the (most incredible) dining table. Thanks to Tony, Freya, Donna, Adele for your amazing service!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fascinating Gem in Glastonbury
The Covenstead is a most unusual and lovely place to stay in heart of Glastonbury close to the Abbey ruins. The hotel is furnished with a unique and fascinating collection of antiques and artifacts throughout, and guests have access to several common areas on the ground floor as well as a pretty garden. Individual rooms are spacious, beautifully appointed and very comfortable. The friendly staff are most welcoming and work very hard to accommodate guests needs, as well as serve breakfasts perfectly prepared to individual tastes. A truly magical place to stay!
The Library
Dining Room
Guest Room
Guest bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Fascinating Gem in Glastonbury
The Covenstead may be the very best B&B I have stayed in over 40 years and many trips to the U.K. Not only is hotel’s interior decor absolutely fascinating, its rooms are beautiful, spacious, well-appointed and very comfortable. Staff are most welcoming and work very hard to accommodate guests needs, as well as serve perfectly prepared individualized breakfasts. A most unusual and wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Travelled with family
Excellent in all areas. Lovely, quirky, friendly place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

robin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Halloween room
Beautiful room excellent breakfast eggs Florentine and omelettes available amongst the usual full English charming hosts just impeccable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Covenstead is my preferred place to stay in Glastonbury. It's interior is so unique and a perfect fit for eclectic eccentricity of the town with a great back story too. The rooms spacious & comfortable with nice sized bathrooms plus daily service. Being opposite the Abbey and minutes walking to the High Street it's also a perfect location. Breakfast is unsurpassable with such great menu choices, beautiful cooking and the wonderful staff who can't be more helpful. It is worth every penny and makes any trip to Glastonbury special.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Tony and staff were fantastic. One of the best B&Bs I’ve ever stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best ways to visit Glastonbury
Impressive rooms and welcoming staff. Even offered to use free passes to visit abbey. Wish I had more time there to savour all the artifacts amoungst the property. Didn't expect to have a view of the tor from the bedroom what a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affectionately called the witches place. A unique, luxury B&B in the centre of town. Individual styled bedrooms in the spirit of Glastonbury as is the whole house. Comfy beds and always sleep well. Breakfast is the best, friendly and delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay at this lovely B&B in the centre of Glastonbury in one of their beautiful themed rooms. Freya and Tony were so friendly and couldn’t have been more helpful. They made us and our spaniel so welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely.
I really loved this quirky guest house. They were welcoming, friendly, and so helpful. The property is in a great location for walking around Glastonbury. I wish I had booked a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical
When i win the lottery i want a room here forever! Its amazing.....lovely people, fabulous rooms, scrumptous breakfast, great energy, just magical.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not your standard place
Terrific location, fascinating history and eclectic decoration - broadsword on the wall perhaps a raven on a skull. A great and enthusiastic host, with a terrific breakfast. Its a unique place - definitely not a travel lodge - but a very reasonable price for an interesting and enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is first class luxury and suits the atmosphere of Glastonbury perfectly. Everyone said 'oh you are staying at the witches place' and it lives up to that for sure. The host Tony is welcoming, accommodating and all round top guy. Cooked to order breakfast is the best ever. Will be returning as its now my new preferred stay in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was by far the best experience I have ever had at a B & B. I absolutely loved everything about it. The breakfasts were excellent, the furnishings are gorgeous, the other guests were fascinating to talk with. I have never felt so comfortable and relaxed away from home. Tony is an excellent host and really made us feel well cared for. I hope to visit The Covenstead again someday. It was truly magical! There is no place like it anywhere!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an all around amazing experience! 10/10 would recommend everyone book this place if you can. Homemade breakfast cooked to order was the best we've had in all of the UK. Friendly, helpful staff, comfortable and clean. Everything you'd need and want in a stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann, Alameda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was really impressed by my stay. The property was exactly as it was listed. I found the B&B very peaceful and restful. Great decor as well. There was a beautiful view of the Abbey outside of my room's window too. Everyone that worked there went out of their way to help me and were so kind. The location was great and everything was top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful B&B full of fantastic curiosities and artifacts, you could spend days here and still find something new. We received a warm welcome along with our Westie on arrival and a quick tour before settling into the beautiful Handfasting bedroom with its four poster bed and huge bathroom. Such a warm comfortable space. Breakfast was plentiful and lovingly prepared. Highly recommend. Great location right on the High Street but just out from the bustle.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Atmospheric
Lovely place. Better than the Pilgrims-George Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023